[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 6, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H1859-H1860]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA

  (Mr. Flood of Nebraska was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor and celebrate the 
recent recognition of one of Nebraska's preeminent banks and a pillar 
of the community it serves, First National Bank Omaha, better known as 
FNBO.
  FNBO has long led Nebraska's banking sector, especially in their 
efforts to expand access to affordable housing across our State. By 
engaging with local communities, listening to stakeholder feedback, and 
leveraging the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka's Affordable Housing 
Program, FNBO has become a driving force in promoting homeownership 
across Nebraska.
  Their dedication was recently recognized when FNBO was named Federal 
Home Loan Bank of Topeka's overall Housing Champion of the Year. Along 
with the honor, they received a $5,000 award, which is going to the 
Nebraska Housing Developers Association.
  All of Nebraska is proud of the work FNBO is doing in housing. I look 
forward to seeing what they can do next to strengthen our communities 
through more affordable housing.


                 Celebrating 100 Years of Bryan Health

  Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize and celebrate a 
truly remarkable milestone for the city of Lincoln and the entire State 
of Nebraska, the 100th Anniversary of Bryan Health.
  Since first opening its doors in 1925, Bryan Health has grown from a 
hospital in Lincoln into one of Nebraska's most innovative, trusted, 
and patient-oriented healthcare networks.
  Over the past century, Bryan Health has expanded its reach and 
services to meet the needs of communities in Kearney, Crete, Grand 
Island, Merrick County, and well beyond.
  Bryan Health's commitment to compassionate care and medical 
excellence continues to draw patients from across our State. Their 
enduring mission puts patients, families, and their communities first, 
and it has earned them the respect and gratitude of generations of 
Nebraskans.
  Once again, I congratulate all of Bryan Health's staff and medical 
professionals for their 100 years of remarkable service and leadership 
in healthcare.


                  Rebel Robotic FTC World Championship

  Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize the next 
generation of leaders and innovators emerging from my own hometown. 
This inspiring group of young people is known as the Rebel Robotics FTC 
team.

  Rebel Robotics is a FIRST Tech Challenge team hailing proudly from 
Norfolk, Nebraska. Founded in 2019, the team gives students the 
opportunity to engage directly with cutting-edge technologies and 
robotics shaping our future.
  Most recently, Rebel Robotics stood out at the FIRST Championship 
held this year in Houston, Texas. Competing against top teams from 
across the country, they earned the prestigious Inspire Award, which 
recognizes excellence in programming, robot design, engineering 
portfolios, judged presentations, professionalism, as well as community 
outreach.
  The Inspire Award is the highest honor presented at the competition, 
and it also means that Rebel Robotics secured a world championship 
title in Houston.
  I congratulate these exceptional high school students on their 
achievements and for inspiring others to explore the world of robotics.

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